Trail Running calendar near Fort Mill 2025-2026

Abramsthon on Dec 27 in Denver NC is a roughly 50k loop from Lake Norman Brewery up Anderson Mountain and back via road, rail and trail. Free entry; register by Dec 5. Mostly self supported with aid near miles 10 and 20 and the first 25 fin..

Start your year on the trails at the Gnome Run in Fort Mill on January 1, 2026 featuring multiple trail run and ruck distances, music, prizes, and shirts. Enjoy family friendly fun, food and beer while supporting the Baxter Trail Club.

Kick off the new year with the Resolution 5K at Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, a free chip timed community run on scenic trails for all ages. Space is limited to 100, so sign up early and consider bringing a non perishable food donation.

Take on the Frosty Cox six hour trail in Concord NC, running 6.2 mile loops on rugged singletrack with creek crossings and wooded trails. Limited entries, staffed aid and finish recognition make this a cozy winter endurance test.

Tackle a scenic, challenging half marathon through rugged trails and creek crossings at South Mountains State Park near Connelly Springs, NC. Limited to 200 runners on January 10, 2026, this race delivers big climbs, Appalachian views, and..

Join the Roy Abernathy Legacy Race at George Poston Park in Gastonia on Jan 17, 2026, offering distances from 1 mile to 50K on scenic trail and soccer loop routes. Celebrate a meaningful cause supporting brain research and earn a handmade p..

Tackle scenic trails at Anne Springs Close Greenway just outside Charlotte with 4, 9 or 13 mile options plus virtual entries. Enjoy post race beer, food, a bonfire and a Recover hoodie with finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Challenge yourself on scenic trails at Harbison State Park with 50k and 25k distances on January 17, 2026. Choose your distance and enjoy rolling singletrack, forest views, and a friendly trail community in Columbia, SC.

Run the 35th Uwharrie Mountain Run on February 7, 2026 and tackle hilly, chilly single track in Uwharrie National Forest near Ophir NC. Enjoy hearty aid stations, a long sleeve race shirt and handmade pottery awards.

Tackle technical single track trails and creek crossings at the Mill Stone 50K in Fort Mill, SC, run as three 10.5 mile loops with a 10 mile option. Expect muddy footing, friendly aid stations, and a custom medal for 50K finishers.

Run soft pine needle singletrack and rolling hills at the Sandhills Trail and Ultra Festival in Columbia SC on Feb 21 and 22. Pick from 7.5 mile, 25K, 50K or a 30 hour timed event while supporting youth runners.

Run the historic Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon in scenic rural North Carolina, with marathoners doing the certified loop twice and half runners finishing after one. Expect small town charm and a pottery finisher cup for finishers.

Join the 5th annual Union Mills Wilderness 5K and 10K on Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 in Union Mills, NC for timed races on scenic riverside and mountain routes. Proceeds support the Union Mills Learning Center.

Perennial is a timed endurance run at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden with 3, 6 and 10 hour options on scenic trails along Lake Wylie. Run repeated 5Kish laps on mostly trail and crushed gravel, enjoy aid on course and a locally made recycled..

Take on the Naked Mountain Ultra at Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC on March 7, 2026, with 50 mile, 25 mile, or 10 mile loops that climb four scenic peaks. Expect well stocked aid stations and a welcoming trail community.

Join the BigFoot Tech Trek 5K on March 7, 2026 in Marion NC for a friendly campus run on McDowell Technical Community College's Tech Trail. Loop a pond and soak up Blue Ridge Mountain views on a course welcoming all paces.

Blue Star Blitz at Lake Haigler on March 7, 2026 invites trail runners and adventure seekers to tackle 5K and 10K courses, timed adventure challenges, or a family adventure close to the lake. Enjoy scenic trails, team strategy, medals, priz..

Run 10 mile loops of scenic single track and rolling hills at Croft State Park. Choose 10 mile, 50K, 50 mile or 100 mile distances with stocked aid stations and on site camping for a welcoming ultrarunning weekend.

Celebrate spring with the True to the Brew Trail 10K in Pomaria, SC. Run or hike a mostly flat railroad bed on the Palmetto Trail, enjoy live music and a free beer, grab a bottle opener medal and support conservation.

Run the Lake James Races at Fonta Flora Brewery in Nebo NC on April 4, 2026 with a scenic 7 Miler or lively 5k on singletrack trails. Finishers get a wooden medal, shirt and a beer while supporting the Lake James Environmental Association.